Based in New York, NY, the Staff Auditor – IAG Privacy role is responsible for evaluating the design and effectiveness of privacy governance, regulatory compliance, and data protection controls across the organization. As part of the Information Asset Group (IAG) within Internal Audit, this position partners with stakeholders to assess privacy risks, provide independent assurance, and support the organization's commitment to maintaining a strong control environment.
Assist Senior Managers / Managers in the execution of assigned audit tasks in line with American Express' Internal Audit procedures, internal policies and standards, and regulatory expectations throughout the audit lifecycle with guidance; maintain audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including data analytics literacy skills, technology, and banking best practices
Review prior audit results and relevant business monitoring materials to support Audit Planning activities such as the planning checklist; attend walkthroughs, taking diligent notes, asking questions as appropriate
Execute straightforward audit tests (e.g., process, governance, oversight testing) and clearly document test results in accordance with internal policies and procedures to evaluate the control design and effectiveness with guidance; draft work papers with supervision, demonstrating the ability to use automated work papers and other department and company tools
Identify and escalate issues as appropriate throughout testing and audit execution; draft audit issue documentation
Develop a foundational understanding of American Express' business model, products, services, and organizational units
Assist in documenting and evaluating audit observations and findings; support routine client status meetings, audit request, and other administrative tasks
Learn how corrective actions / Management Action Plans (MAPs) are impactful and sustainable; execute validation of MAPs
Communicate task status, roadblocks, challenges, and potential solutions to Senior Managers/Managers and leadership as appropriate
0-2+ years of experience
Prior experience working at a Big Four / G-SIB
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver deliverables with quality
Works independently, within the team and across various teams in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, employing creative thinking, and the ability to work on competing priorities
Learns how to break-down problems into components, and solve using data analysis, process, risk control knowledge, and experience to drive risk-based conclusions and decisions
Develops knowledge and experience in applying control theory and professional auditing practices throughout the audit lifecycle
Develops understanding of regulations, regulatory risks, accounting, and financial industry best practices, including technology and data implications
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.